Sous Chef - Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant

Banff Hospitality Collective; Banff; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome card

Staff discount

Learning allowance

Phone allowance

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Disability cover

Paid vacation

Volunteer time

Housing support

Job summary

Banff Balkan Restaurant, part of the Banff Hospitality Collective, seeks a Sous Chef to support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality Mediterranean cuisine in Banff. You will lead and motivate the kitchen team, maintain organization and efficiency, and oversee inventory and prep to ensure peak service quality.

Join a vibrant, fast-paced kitchen with generous perks, learning opportunities, and potential housing support.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years culinary experience required.
• Supervisory kitchen experience is an asset.
• Food Safety and WHMIS certification required (we can help you get certified if needed).
• Knowledge of kitchen training best practices and SOPs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying calm under pressure.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and rapport.
• Flexible schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences.
• Help lead and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive, efficient work environment.
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and standards are met.
• Ensure stations are properly stocked and ready for peak service periods.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and record-keeping while minimizing waste.
• Assist with food and supply ordering to meet operational needs, on time and within budget.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members.
• Act as an ambassador for BHC by helping identify and hire great culinary talent.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Culinary experience

Food safety

Operational excellence

Communication

Education

Food Safety Certification

WHMIS Certification

Job description

We’re seeking a Sous Chef to join us at Balkan Mediterranean Restaurant! Fresh Mediterranean in the heart of Banff. From fresh pita wraps to mouthwatering souvlaki & plenty of vegetarian options, prepare your taste buds for fun & flavourful Mediterranean dishes paired perfectly with vibrant cocktails and fruity spirit-free drinks. Join us weekly for Greek Night with belly dancing, plate smashing and traditional dancing! OPA! Want to know more? Check us out here: https://www.banffbalkan.ca/

We Love Perks! This Position Includes:

• Great salaries, achievable bonus programs + tips
• $200 Welcome Gift Card to use at any BHC Venue
• 50% off food, bottles of wine & sake for yourself + a guest at all BHC venues
• Learning & Development allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Extended health benefits with premiums completely paid for by BHC after 3 months
• RRSP matching program after 3 months
• Short-term & Long-term Disability coverage after 3 months
• 3 weeks paid vacation + statutory holidays
• Paid community volunteer time
• Subsidized manager housing may be available

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Chef de Cuisine in delivering high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences
• Help lead and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive, efficient work environment
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and standards are met
• Ensure stations are properly stocked and ready for peak service periods
• Manage inventory, ordering, and record-keeping while minimizing waste
• Assist with food and supply ordering to meet operational needs, on time and within budget
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members
• Act as an ambassador for BHC by helping identify and hire great culinary talent

What You Have:

• 2-3 years culinary experience is required
• Prior experience in a supervisory kitchen role is an asset
• Food Safety and WHMIS certification required (we can help you get certified if needed)
• Knowledge of kitchen training best practices and standard operating procedures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying calm under pressure
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset
• Connecting with people and building trusting relationships comes easy to you
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport
• Flexible schedule required

Banff Hospitality Collective is:

https://www.banffcollective.com/banff-restaurants

BHC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you are invited to participate in the hiring process and require an accommodation request, please let us know in advance by responding to the invite email.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.